2017 Faces of Design Awards Panel of Judges

From HGTV hosts and executives to award-winning architects and designers, learn about this year's distinguished panel of judges that will select the Overall Winner of the 2017 HGTV Faces of Design Awards.

As the Overall Winner of the 2016 HGTV Faces of Design Awards, Jerry Locati returns to help name the 2017 Faces of Design Winner. He has three decades of experience in designing high-end residential, commercial and resort architecture.

Jerry is known for his design philosophy that he uses when working on every project. First, connecting with the client. Next, connecting to the site and finally, creating a seamless connection between the environment and the people who use it. Read More

Season eight winner of HGTV Star, and recently named as one of the nation’s Top 20 African American Interior Designers, Tiffany Brooks, is a wife and working mom who loves spending time growing her residential interior design business.

Tiffany’s design style is "classic with a twist," and she enjoys mixing traditional pieces with a little rock 'n' roll. Tiffany is the designer and host of HGTVSmart Home 2016. Read More

The Ranch Mine is led by husband and wife duo, Cavin & Claire Costello. This architecture firm specializes in designing homes for people with the pioneer spirit, the dreamers and seekers that continue to push the envelope to create a better life.

Cavin & Claire create design solutions that honor the past, challenge the norm, and inspire the future. Read More

As a former interior designer and Nickelodeon animator, Smith has a real passion for balanced, beautiful interiors with a touch of whimsy and punch of color. When it comes to design Camille believes trends come and go, but good design is timeless. Read More

Designer Sarah Wittenbraker shows off her colorful and pattern filled 1960s renovated abode. Sarah's unique style is showcased throughout this vibrant home, creating the perfect space for this designer to show off her personal style.

A white farmhouse is given a coastal sensibility through the use of texture in furnishings and wall coverings, eye-catching fabrics and colorful artwork. The home's open floor plan offers plenty of space for entertaining and opens up to bring the outdoors in.

J&J Design Group found inspiration for a baby nursery in their client's preppy style. They based their design and color palette on a unique bird-patterned wallpaper, complementing it with a bright area rug and coral-colored vintage dresser to create a cheerful space for the family's first girl.

For a collector of vintage items with a love for color, bare, white walls in a modern New York apartment just wouldn't do. Designer Allison Lind repurposed furniture and materials to transform this blank space into a cozy, colorful retreat.

To help a 9-year-old fall in love with his basement bedroom, J&J Design Group drew inspiration from the surf and skateboard culture of Southern California and the West Coast. Now this boy's bedroom is a cool, unique retreat that's all his own.